This quilt was created for the Kona solids charm pack challenge. I finally finished it this weekend, in time to link up for the Blogger's Quilt Festival!
I created this quilt with springtime in mind, and liked the idea of bits of color peeking through the gray, much like Indiana weather!
I created the pattern as I went, organizing and reorganizing my half-square triangles until I found something I loved.
The rainbow binding was created from solid scraps from the Bottled Rainbows quilt I've been working on.
I pieced together the back with a wonky log cabin idea, also with scraps from the bottled rainbows quilt (and the print is Heather Bailey mod bead in tangerine).
Back
I've really happy with how this quilt turned out, and the BQF was just the motivation I needed to get it finished over the weekend!
Check out the other great quilts linked up at Blogger's Quilt Festival! Lots of fun prizes are also being offered. Wish I were attending Quilt Market in Salt Lake City, but this is the next best thing!
Update: I had a few requests, so the tutorial is posted here.
I pieced together the back with a wonky log cabin idea, also with scraps from the bottled rainbows quilt (and the print is Heather Bailey mod bead in tangerine).
Back
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Front
Front
I've really happy with how this quilt turned out, and the BQF was just the motivation I needed to get it finished over the weekend!
Check out the other great quilts linked up at Blogger's Quilt Festival! Lots of fun prizes are also being offered. Wish I were attending Quilt Market in Salt Lake City, but this is the next best thing!
Update: I had a few requests, so the tutorial is posted here.
love it! HST are so much fun and you can do so much with them. Add a Kona charm pack and challenge and you've got a winner!
ReplyDeleteOOOO I love this quilt!! very bright and cheery
ReplyDeleteI never think of using grey in a quilt. This is lovely! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!!! What!!! SO BEAUTIFUL! How about a tutorial, since I definitely want to make one now!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! Absolutely gorgeous! Love it to bits!!!
ReplyDeleteGood inspiration for my Kona bundle. Thanks for all the work. Will you do a tutorial?
ReplyDeleteWowsa! I simply Adore this Quilt, I vote yes for a Tut also.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!
This is beautiful...great use of color. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love this. The colors look so beautiful against the gray!
ReplyDeleteLove this! So bright and fun!
ReplyDeleteLindsay, I love it. You and I have like minds because my quilt this week for the festival is solids with gray sashing too. I love the diamonds in yours. They practically pop off and the back is so cute. Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh it's so cute! You did a great job with that solid charm pack. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI just love it! I'm always a fan of a good rainbow, and this is a fantastic way to show off a rainbow . Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe grey background is very complimenting to all those other colors and I totally dig the log cabin back idea:)
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt, and the grey background works really well with the bright colours. I like the back too!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - makes me want to make a quilt with solids only
ReplyDeleteWow that is stunning. I love the colors with the grey. Such a nice alternative to white. I'm definitely going to have to try that. Great quilt
ReplyDeleteOhh pretty!! I like the solids and gray together! The diamonds are just lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! I love the backing too! Also, great tutorial!
ReplyDelete**LOVE** I just love this quilt!! It turned out SO cute!!! I love the back!! And I am SO happy you made a tutorial! Yea!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful use of Kona Cotton Solids!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteI love those colors and highlighted with gray. beautiful quilt..Congratulations¡
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt! I've never made anything using only solids so thanks for the inspiration! (and the tutorial!)
ReplyDeleteOh I just love this! the solids look just awesome like this, great finish!!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning - your color choices are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to post the tutorial, too!
stunning quilt. The back is very Gees Bend!
ReplyDeleteMedium Grey - my favourite grey!! I think this quilt is fantastic - front AND back. Love what you did with the solid charms, and the layout you chose is absolutely perfect.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Love, love, love it.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Lindsay! And the back is as nice as the front!!!
ReplyDeleteWow - this is so very beautiful! You use of color is spectacular. The back is as pretty as the front!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt! So bright and fresh. Thanks for linking up to {Sew} Modern Monday!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt looks great!
ReplyDeleteIts a great quilt! I Love it!
ReplyDeletewhat a fresh and modern quilt, awesome!!
ReplyDeletevery very cool!
ReplyDeleteThat's one darling little quilt! I reallly like it - front AND back!
ReplyDeleteI love the diamond pattern and my quilt for this BQF is a diamond quilt. Yours is so great with the bright diamonds playing against the dark background. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. I love the wonderful graphic abstract quality of it. Just terrific!
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbow of colours with the grey!!! I have one of these charm packs too so I would love to try it!!!
ReplyDeleteReally great quilt! I love HST too, they can produce such stunning effects, just like yours! The back is wonderful too. I love a pieced back.
ReplyDeleteGreat colors and the gray really makes it work. Love it.
ReplyDeleteYour color scheme is awesome. You ahve an eye for color that I can only dream of.
ReplyDeleteShannon
I love the way you have used the colours in your quilt. The grey sets them off beautifully. Terrific back, too.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love it. I love the solids and the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteGreat job. So creative, and thanks for the tutorial.
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